Matthew 5:6

5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Matthew 5:10

5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.


sn Those who hunger are people like the poor Jesus has already mentioned. The term has OT roots both in conjunction with the poor (Isa 32:6-7; 58:6-7, 9-10; Ezek 18:7, 16) or by itself (Ps 37:16-19; 107:9).